5 h. ago Thousands waiting for winter fuel payment despite DWP processing record claims

The number of claims for pension credit reached a record high following changes to the winter fuel payment

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9 h. ago The 12 DWP and money changes that are coming in March including train fares and benefits

Changes include rising train fares, changes to Universal Credit and Winter Fuel Payments ending - here's everything you need to know.

Economics

11 h. ago Household Support Fund 2025: £200 DWP cost of living payment for 1000s of UK families

Households are set to receive support to cover essential costs - don’t miss out 💰

Economics

29 h. ago Urgent winter fuel payment scam warning as fraudsters use new trick

A new scam is being used in a bid to steal money from unsuspecting shoppers. Criminals are claiming to help people cut their winter fuel bills, but it's a scam

Events

37 h. ago Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for all people over State Pension age in Scotland

Pensioners in Scotland will receive between £100 and £303 through a new devolved annual heating payment.

Economics

41 h. ago People urged to watch out for fake winter fuel bill help in new phone scam

International criminals are tricking people into handing over full access to their bank account.

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58 h. ago Bitcoin slides below $90,000 amid crypto selloff; Tesla sales almost halve across Europe – business live

Bitcoin has tumbled below $90,000 to hit the lowest since mid-November, as rising volatility hits crypto marketFull story: Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump tiesSeveral UK charities are warning that this morning’s rise in the energy price cap (which covers England, Wales and Scotland) will hurt struggling householdssThe Centre for Ageing Better is concerned that millions of older people already struggling on low incomes will be put into even greater difficulty with increasing energy costs, having already lost their winter fuel payments last year.“It is so dispiriting to learn that bill payers must brace for another substantial increase to energy prices from April. For those living on the breadline, desperately struggling to meet the basic costs of everyday living, this will be heartbreaking news.There are millions of older people who no longer qualify for winter fuel payments who live on paltry incomes that do not even cover the basics of a dignif...

Economics

3 d. ago New PIP payment update for people making a new claim or due award review

The DWP said managing customer journey times for PIP claimants is a priority.

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3 d. ago DWP giving cash refunds to some people claiming Universal Credit

Some people are currently able to ask the DWP to review a previous Universal Credit hardship payment - and could be entitled to money back

Economics

6 d. ago Devolved government to issue payments of up to £100 to pensioners affected by Winter Fuel Payment cuts

Payments of £50 or £100 will be made to people over State Pension age before the end of March.

Economics

7 d. ago DWP provides extra weekly State Pension payment to older people in specific age group

There are also 760,000 older people eligible for Pension Credit not claiming the £4,200 annual income top-up.

Economics

8 d. ago Brave West Lothian woman waiting on kidney transplant raises thousands at disco charity night

"Disco Dot" Currie has been described as an absolute warrior

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8 d. ago Scottish Labour faces ‘challenge’ to win next Holyrood elections, Sarwar reveals

Exclusive: Increases in support for Reform UK and Scottish Greens suggest a comfortable win for the SNP in 2026Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, has admitted his party faces a significant challenge to win the next Holyrood elections after its popularity slumped in the polls.His party’s support has fallen by half since the chancellor cut the winter fuel payment and raised national insurance costs last year, leaving it trailing behind the Scottish National party (SNP). Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Scottish Labour faces ‘challenge’ to win next Holyrood elections, Sarwar admits

Exclusive: Increases in support for Reform UK and Scottish Greens suggest a comfortable win for the SNP in 2026Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, has admitted his party faces a significant challenge to win the next Holyrood elections after its popularity slumped in the polls.His party’s support has fallen by half since the chancellor cut the winter fuel payment and raised national insurance costs last year, leaving it trailing behind the Scottish National party (SNP). Continue reading...

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9 d. ago People on Universal Credit may be due historical cash refund from DWP

Claimants have until May 4 to ask the DWP to review their Hardship Payment decision.

Economics

9 d. ago DWP warning as millions on Universal Credit will have to wait two months for payment increase

The new DWP benefit increased payment rates will only be applied to Universal Credit assessment periods that have started on or after April 7

Events

9 d. ago Three in four pensioners are cold in their own homes this winter

Age UK is campaigning against the Government's decision to means-test the Winter Fuel Payment, and will deliver a petition to Number 10 Downing Street today.

Politics

1 week ago PIP could be ‘replaced’ as consultation begins on new benefit

Anyone with experience of the Personal Independence Payment system is invited to have their say

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